Becoming Ithaca
“I dive naked without home country without identity to become the sea with you the sea does not understand borders”
Synopsis
This visual poem is the continuation of a piece performed live at the Civil Disobedience queer festival, 2020, in Athens. The theme of the year was borders, nationalism, identities, tourism and immigration. The ‘Becoming Ithaca’ performance was comprised of three parts. The islander who dresses up in national costume to attract tourists. The soldier defending his island from immigrants. And finally, the man stripped down to his humanity, who inspired the poem.
Top Cast
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- Director
- Dimitris Pagonis, Menelas
- Original Title
- Becoming Ithaca
- Spoken Languages
- Greek
- Runtime
- 6m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Dimitris Pagonis, Menelas
Menelas
Menelas
Department Leadership Roster
Menelas
Director of Photography
Menelas
Editor
Dimitris Pagonis
Director
Menelas
Director
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What is Becoming Ithaca about?
This visual poem is the continuation of a piece performed live at the Civil Disobedience queer festival, 2020, in Athens. The theme of the year was borders, nationalism, identities, tourism and immigration. The ‘Becoming Ithaca’ performance was comprised of three parts. The islander who dresses up in national costume to attract tourists. The soldier defending his island from immigrants. And finally, the man stripped down to his humanity, who inspired the poem.
Who directed Becoming Ithaca?
Becoming Ithaca was directed by Dimitris Pagonis, Menelas.
Who stars in Becoming Ithaca?
The principal cast of Becoming Ithaca includes Dimitris Pagonis.
When was Becoming Ithaca released and how long is it?
Becoming Ithaca was released in 2020 with a total runtime of 6m.